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Good presenter who discussed prognostic factors and research papers (not a course on how to treat Osteosarcoma)

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Description

Canine Osteosarcoma: A New Way of Looking at Old Data?: Canine osteosarcoma is a well-known entity for veterinary oncologist, both intriguing and frustrating at the same time. Many studies have been performed during the last 50 years and although our knowledge of the disease has significantly improved, the improvement of success of therapy has been limited after the initial chemotherapy breakthrough near the middle of the 20th century. The question that we should ask ourselves is: are we looking at the data correctly and are we using the right therapy for the right oncology candidates. In this quest, veterinary oncologists are not alone, as our colleagues that treat human patients deal with the same issues, albeit their success rate is significantly better.

Objectives

Objectives

Canine osteosarcoma is a well-known entity for veterinary oncologist, both intriguing and frustrating at the same time. Many studies have been performed during the last 50 years and although our knowledge of the disease has significantly improved, the improvement of success of therapy has been limited after the initial chemotherapy breakthrough near the middle of the 20th century. The question that we should ask ourselves is: are we looking at the data correctly and are we using the right therap

Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn graduated from the Utrecht University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Holland in 1988 and finished and internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia in the United States of America in 1989. After his internship, he completed his residency training in small animal surgery and a Masters degree at Kansas State University, USA. The residency was followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at the Colorado State University Comparative Oncology Unit, USA. In 1993, Jolle returned to Europe to accept a position in surgical oncology and soft tissue surgery at Utrecht University. In February of 2005, he was appointed Professor in Surgery at the University of Copenhagen and in August 2008 Professor in Soft Tissue Surgery at Utrecht University. Jolle is Diplomate of the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 2012, Jolle received the title Founding Fellow in Surgical Oncology of the ACVS. In September 2013, Jolle accepted the Chief Professional Relation Officer position at Hills Pet Nutrition in the USA. Additionally, Jolle holds the office of the Past President of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. His main clinical and research interests are surgical oncology, endoscopic and reconstructive surgery. Jolle has published over 90 peer reviewed articles, given more than 200 lectures worldwide and has received the prestigious BSAVA Simon Award in 2007 and Hills Voorjaarsdagen Excellence in Healthcare Award in 2009.
jollenl@gmail.com

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